The Matchbox Q moving parts container holds eight different cars inside

The Matchbox Q moving parts container holds eight different cars inside
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Photo: Ministry of Die Casting

There is no single recipe for making the perfect diecast car. This is because people perceive “perfection” differently. However, manufacturers use some tricks to appeal to a wide audience.

Looking at Mattel, it’s clear that they’ve tried every (or at least most) idea you can think of in their quest to become the market leader. Introducing random rare items into their case and labeling them Treasure Hunts, Super Treasure Hunts, Chase, or Super Chase has been quite effective. But it doesn’t stop there.

The company has experimented with a huge variety of castings, paint types, wheels, tires, and liveries to become the most successful diecast manufacturer in the world. One of the things collectors love to see on a 1/64 scale vehicle is what you are about to see in the following video. I think Moving Parts is one of the best series Mattel has released in recent years, and I have purchased several of them in the past few months. So far in 2024, we have seen six mixes, some of which even had a Super Chase in them.

The last one we saw was Case P back in June, and it had the orange '59 Volkswagen 23 Microbus with opening side doors. We're at Case Q, nearing the end of this year's collection. And while this case doesn't appear to have a Super Chase inside, there's something else going on that's puzzling me. Usually, you'll see a few repeats in these cases. But now, there are eight different collectibles inside. As expected, some of them are brand new for 2024! The 1992 Roadmaster Estate is the second Moving Parts Buick we've seen this year, following the 1964 Riviera we saw a few months ago.

It’s not exactly my kind of wagon, but I’m sure the nostalgia will hit some collectors who grew up with one in the family hard. The Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo is also new to Matchbox, but I’d still go with the 2020 911 Carrera 4S. Speaking of new models, the 2022 Nissan Townstar is also on that list, along with the 2022 Opel Mokka.

The latter looks great in green and has an opening hood, but the Nissan has opening side doors, which might be a more attractive selling point for fans. I haven't seen the Range Rover Evoque convertible on public roads before, but that doesn't mean this car is as desirable as a Pagani Zonda. Abe Lugo designed the casting, and we've had three Moving Parts variants since its 2022 debut.

The new version is probably the best one yet, but that's just a matter of personal preference, because it's blue. The 1956 Morris Minor is also an Abe Lugo creation and an exclusive casting for Moving Parts. It's too old for my taste and I'm not a fan of the color. But I understand how some collectors would like to see more variations in the future.

I don’t like the 2024 Chevy Blazer, but I think I’d add the 1995 Volkswagen Golf Mk3 if it were a different color. This is the third iteration since its debut in 2022, and we’ll soon see the fourth from Mattel Creations. Looking back at Moving Parts packaging from the past, I can’t help but think the diecast manufacturer made a great choice in changing things up for 2024. I barely need to open these collectibles since you can already see half of them through the box.


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